KS1 Teacher

At Co-op Academy Portland, we are passionate about providing a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that our colleagues are key to fostering a love for learning and curiosity in our students. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teacher with the confidence and enthusiasm to ensure our pupils achieve academic success whilst enjoying a fantastic education at our school. Early Careers Teachers are encouraged to apply.

We are looking to appoint a KS1 teacher who:

• Is a qualified teacher with a track record of success in terms of behaviour management and academic achievement
• Has a real understanding of excellent teaching practice
• Loves their job, taking a pride in everything that they do
• Works well in a team, enjoying learning and collaborating with others to promote excellence throughout the whole school as well as in their own classroom
• Is motivated to do their very best
• Has excellent organisational skills & enjoys a challenge
• Uses their strengths to enhance the teaching and learning of children
• Is able to maintain good relationships with parents and multi-agency networks
• Has a good sense of humour and boundless energy
• Is committed to ensuring that excellence, inclusion and challenge are at the heart of everything we do
• Is willing to play a full part in the life of the school

Why us?

At Co-op Academy Portland, we are looking for an ambitious and hard-working individual to join a busy team within the primary phase. We offer a welcoming and supportive school community that values collaboration and professional growth. There are opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression. A creative and innovative environment where new ideas are encouraged and the chance to make meaningful impact on the lives of children and help shape their educational journey.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours:

• Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.
• Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.
• Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.
• Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.
• Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.
• Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values:

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

• Succeed together
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care

If you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• And More!

If you would like to visit our school for a walk around, you can either book in on Thursday 21st May at 9.30 am or 3.45pm. Please call the School Office on 0151 6525124 to book your slot. Please contact the School Office on port-schooloffice@coopacademies.co.uk to request an application pack.

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.